The Lies He Told Me (Grace and Antonio)

The Lies He Told Me 147

I then told the landowner to blacklist the number if Antonio ever called again.

After signing the contract, I soon got my property certificate.

I took a photo and then went to have a party with my friends.

I only went back home at 10 p.m. and I offered to walk the dog for my dad.

When I pushed the gate open, I saw a familiar tall figure blocking my way. It was Antonio. "Grace."

I held the dog leash tightly as I stepped back nervously. "Stay where you are."

Antonio frowned as he saw my reaction. He then approached me.

He tried to say something while my pet dog, barking and biting, tried to stop him.

Yet Antonio ignored the dog and finally forced me to a corner.

With his back against the light, Antonio stared at me.

He said, "Let's talk. I don't want any misunderstanding between us."

I frowned and replied, "I don't see any need for that."

Holding his fists, Antonio leaned against the wall while cornering me. "Grace, have you forgotten that we're getting married?

"Do you think you can get rid of me that easily?

"I'm your fiance, not your pet."

I

push him

protect me.

I had to make a compromise

a coffee shop, which was open 24

ordered two

was with extra ice and without sugar. He placed

I know your

couldn't help but blink my

everything bitter

home, simply

ice, it was only

Antonio more talkative after a few days without seeing

even if I didn't

for

got confused with the date. I always thought that it was in

gift

he spoke, he took out a velvet little box from his

it, Antonio had to open it himself. He then presented a pair of crystal earrings in front of me.

that he would pick a pair of crystal earrings for me

finally fulfilled

no longer needed

why don't you

expectation

few seconds, I finally picked up the earrings that

try them on as he had

before turning around my wrist and dropping them on the floor.